Mint & Flower
At Washington D.C.’s A Rake’s Bar, Corey Polyoka made the switch from fresh citrus to verjus as a source of acidity in his cocktails as part of their mission to…
- story: Frances Yackel
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Alba Huerta’s Gimlet (2014 Version)
Alba Huerta's revised Gimlet calls on cordial in addition to fresh lime juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Kryptonite Daiquiri
This seasonal take on the Daiquiri uses fresh rhubarb juice in place of lime to cut down the drink’s carbon footprint.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Regal Gold Rush
A simple grapefruit peel in the cocktail shaker helps balance the honey sweetness of this classic cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Lonesome Rose’s Classic Margarita
A blend of orange liqueurs make for a brighter take on the Margarita.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Velvet Jukebox
Manzanilla sherry and tequila form the split base of this sloe gin- and ginger-infused sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Safe Passage
A salty and bitter twist on a traditional spritz from the amaro-loving Seattle restaurant, Delancey, and its neighboring cocktail bar, Essex.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Molly Wizenberg